Everyone likes to think that they’re descended from nobility or rabble-rousing activists. In reality, most people were peasants, not nobles. Most people weren’t abolitionists or suffragists or muckraking journalists. There are always more people who go along to get along — who don’t even think to question “how things…

If they had any sort of accumulated wealth, almost certainly. My grandfather’s family were Dutch and emigrated to New Amsterdam in the early 1600s, and in their wills at least 3 included instructions for their slaves. I had thought our family was in the clear, given that our branch never ventured below the Mason-Dixon…

I know I should be able to step back and see her as she is — a small, vicious, stupid person, willing to exploit her family and her state so that she can keep desperately grasping after power and fame. I should be able to laugh at her. But I can’t. She came way too close to being PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I will…

Wow, I can’t wait for Nori’s eventual tell-all book. Unless Kimye somehow got her to sign an NDA in the womb.

She knows what she did.

If by indoctrinate they mean “teach you ungrateful brats something when you’d rather be posting to Yik Yak,” then yeah, I guess professors DO indoctrinate their students.

NO ONE IS COMING TO TAKE YOUR MADE IN CHINA RACIST SYMBOLS, IDIOTS.

I never had any feelings in particular about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, but I feel sorry for their kids :(

So Charlie’s on drugs again, eh?

“When I eventually tried again to discuss the issue of her appearance, things did indeed play out this way. Greta began to find me slightly creepy. Since previous therapists had never brought up this topic with her, she came to the conclusion that there must be something wrong with me for mentioning it.”

Why the snark over “Tall People Problems”? I’m 5’11” and I have lots - compact cars and planes are uncomfortable, clothes are always too short and/or weirdly proportioned, shorter guys may reject you out of hand (although really, it was a good filter for insecure assholes), and I’ve probably hit my head on things a…

I don’t think Gawker cares if he drinks. They’re pointing out that drinking wine and posting references to “The Hunger Games” and a song associated with “Office Space” immediately after firing a whole bunch of people looks a wee bit callous.

I think it’s because he’s the human equivalent of a golden retriever. He likes everyone and everyone can’t help liking him back.

I love these tops from Boden: they’re made out of a nice silky material, and I appreciate the pleating at the neckline and the keyhole back. I think I own 4 of them now — again, on sale only. They’re generously cut, so I usually wear them with slim pants or tucked into skirts.

Yeah, I just assume I’m going to end up returning some stuff to Boden. I usually order enough to get free shipping and returns, so I’m not too bothered by it. I’m not a fan of their florals either, but they have some bold geometric patterns that I love. And their kid stuff is AWESOME (though again, I stalk the sales).

The last time I shopped at the Gap was for maternity clothes, mostly because they were available in the store for me to try on and were almost always on 30% off sale. The clothes were split almost uniformly between halfway decent and total, utter crap.

I’ve had good luck with Boden for work stuff, though I stalk their sales because they’re a bit pricey for my taste.

Okay, Kit Harrington is officially an adorable Hobbit. Has anyone ever seen his feet? Are they furry?

Umm, what the hell are you supposed to do with a celebrity’s DNA? The only things I can think of are profoundly creepy.

Like, you just fill out some forms and then select your healthy newborn from the selection the agency has available, right? Unless you want something specific, like a redhead — I hear those have to be backordered and can take a couple of weeks. /sarcasm.